US reaches trade deal with EU at 15% tariff; $1.35tn of investments announced
The White House announced on July 28 that it had reached a trade deal with the European Union (EU), effectively reducing the previously...
Global ESG sukuk market to surpass $60bn by end of 2026: Fitch
The global environmental, social and governance (ESG) sukuk market is likely to surpass $60 billion (outstanding) by the end of 2026, according to...
Apac ex-Japan syndicated loan volume slides to five-year low in H1
Syndicated loan volume across Asia Pacific (Apac) ex-Japan in the first half recorded $241.5 billion across 586 deals, according to statistics compiled by...
Chocolate Finance secures $15m funding, eyes Q1 2026 Hong Kong launch
Singapore headquartered Chocolate Finance has closed a $15 million Series A+ funding round led by Nikko Asset Management, with continued support from Peak...
Nickel Asia Corporation: a responsible route from mining to nation building
After making its name as the largest nickel mining company in the Philippines, NAC Group is now evolving into a natural resources development...
Apac M&A deals enjoy H1 boost as confidence returns
Asia Pacific (Apac) M&A deals reached a record volume of $572 billion in the first six months of 2025, doubling year-on-year from H1...
Hong Kong’s Link REIT’s group CEO to retire
The board of directors of Hong Kong’s Link Asset Management (Link), manager of Link Real Estate Investment Trust (Link REIT), has announced that...


